Small avalanche in Johnson Canyon

Location Name: Johnson Canyon Region: Donner Summit Area Observation Date & Time: Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 07:00
Location: 39.344346, -120.293312 See map: CalTopo To navigate, press the arrow keys.	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: Yes

Observation made by: Public

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Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

Small slide in Negro (Johnson) Canyon, photographed from the ridge above the Sunrise bowl. Estimated elevation 7250 feet, NE aspect.

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Aspect:

Northeast

Sponsors:

Mammut

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort

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